The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
Taco Festival returns to area on June 30
NEW MILFORD — The second annual Connecticut Taco Festival sponsored by Bacardi will take place on Saturday, June 30, noon to 6 p.m., at Harrybrooke Park in New Milford.
This event will feature a variety of gourmet tacos from restaurants and food trucks in Connecticut. Sponsors include Bacardi, BMW of Ridgefield, Sunshine Tent Rentals and Anthony Tomassi Photography.
Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/2yGaRto
Food vendors include Angie’s Cocinita, Creamery Brooklyn Bison, El Coyote, Agave Mexican Restaurant, Papaya Mexican Grill, Chompers Food Truck, Flavors Food Truck, Salsa Fresca Food Truck, Samba’s Cuisine Food Truck, Sweet Harvest Food Truck and Greenhouse Tavern On The Go. Dessert vendors include Peachwave, Italian ice and kettle corn. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options will be available.
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All guests wishing to purchase alcoholic beverages must show ID upon entering to prove they are 21 or older. Drinks include tequila shots, frozen margaritas, frozen daiquiris, frozen pina coladas, mojitos, sangria, Mexican beer and more. Soda, juice and water will also be served.
PhotoBox will be attending again with their photo booth featuring costumes and fun props. Performances and live music include Lucha Libre wrestling by WrestlePro of New Jersey and a mariachi band. Local vendors will offer kids activities and products for shopping.
Connecticut’s official taco eating contest will take place for the second year, with free registration at the Connecticut Taco Festival. Registration is limited, so all interested participants are encouraged to arrive early. The contest is for all ages; ages 16 and under require parental permission.
“Rhodacita,” a small pup from New Fairfield, was announced as the winner of the Chihuahua Photo Contest.
Sponsorships are available for companies to advertise their products and services through event marketing materials and on-site. Contact cttacofestival@gmail.com for more information.